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Learn how you can be a part of the upcoming Moore Center Garden Party

Laura — Tue, 07 May 2013 12:04:16 +0000

You won’t want to miss it!

Download a SPONSOR FORM HERE. Download your RSVP HERE.

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Chris Antonelli New England Scholarship Fund Provides a Grant to The Moore Center

Laura — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:09:28 +0000

The Chris Antonelli New England Scholarship Fund recently provided a grant of $740 to The Moore Center. The funds will be used to provide materials needed to build accessible, raised garden beds for clients in The Moore Center’s Fourth Street day program. UPS employees are coming out to volunteer at Fourth Street and build the garden beds.

Pictured from left to right are Marc Gregoire, Moore Center employee Janet Proulx, Jim Walsh and Yolande Walsh of the New England Scholarship Fund and Tom Peltak.

Moore Center Clients to Put on Their ‘Dancing Shoes’ at Gala Event

Laura — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:03:48 +0000

MANCHESTER – Sixteen couples will demonstrate their finest dance moves as The Moore Center presents “Dancing With The Rising Stars and Friends” on Wednesday, May 15 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. at the Amoskeag Bingo Center (195 McGregor Street).

The Rising Stars is a social group comprised of clients of The Moore Center, an organization that provides services to citizens with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries, staff and volunteers. They meet to participate in a number of activities including bowling, movies, mini-golf, dinner outings and parties. For the last few months, they have taken to the dance floor in preparation for this fun competition that will allow them to showcase their prowess in a number of different dance styles.

“Not only does this activity provide great exercise for our clients, staff and volunteers, it also builds long-lasting relationships built around a mutual interest,” said Moore Center CEO Paul Boynton. “Preparing for this event has given everyone involved a chance to share laughs and develop friendships while learning new skills. They’re really prepared to ‘wow’ the audience.”

Brady Sullivan has donated the use of the space for the event while Sally Addison, former owner of Miss Sally’s Dance Studio for 58 years, has generously provided free dance lessons. Donations of food (pizza, hot dogs, popcorn, chips and soda) are still being sought as there will be a concession stand that evening that will act as a fundraiser for The Rising Stars. A number of fun awards including “Best Use of the Dance Floor,” “Best Costumes” and “Best Overall Performance” will be given by a team of celebrity judges.

Admission for the event is free though donations will be gladly accepted. For more information or to donate food and prizes, please contact Chet Bobola, Jr. at 206-2838 or chet.bobola@moorecenter.org.

Farmsteads of New England Topic of Next Manchester Area Autism Group Meeting

Laura — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:05:21 +0000

Please join us on Monday, Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30 pm at The Moore Center at 195 McGregor Street, Unit 400, Manchester, NH (across from Catholic Medical Center). Please enter through the “Center Entrance” and take the elevator to the fourth floor.

A representative from Farmsteads of New England will explain the programs they offer. Farmsteads of New England (FNE) is a human services agency that has developed an intentional farming community that caters to the needs of people who have autism and other developmental disabilities. FNE, located in Hillsborough and Epping, NH, provides participants with meaningful work and numerous opportunities for recreation and socialization. Residential and day programs are available. More information can be found at farmsteads-ne.org

We hope you will also join us for our June meeting as well.

Monday, June 3rd 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
A financial planner and attorney will be present to answer questions for parents with children who have special needs regarding financial and legal planning.

All meetings are held at The Moore Center at 195 McGregor Street, Unit 400, Manchester, NH (across from Catholic Medical Center). Please enter through the “Center Entrance” and take the elevator to the fourth floor.

The support group is sponsored by The Moore Center. There is no fee to attend the meeting, and it is open to all who may benefit from attending.

Please RSVP to Anne Lajeunesse 206-2825 or alajeunesse@moorecenter.org or Stephen Hambleton s.hambleton@comcast.net.

Project SEARCH Employment Fair!

Laura — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:35:52 +0000

You’re Invited to the 3rd Annual Project SEARCH Employment Fair!

April 16, 2013 at the Moore Center • 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Transitioning from High School to Adulthood Topic of Next Manchester Area Autism Group Meeting

Laura — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 17:39:46 +0000

Please join us on Monday, Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 6:30 pm at The Moore Center at 195 McGregor Street, Unit 400, Manchester, NH (across from Catholic Medical Center). Please enter through the “Center Entrance” and take the elevator to the fourth floor.
Beth Dixon from the UNH Institute on Disability is coming to speak. Beth is the parent of a grown son with Autism.

She will discuss transitioning from high school to adulthood: college, work, volunteerism, own apartment or owning own home, friends, relationships, membership, etc. People need to know a real and full life is possible for everyone – with the right supports.

We hope you will also join us for some additional upcoming meetings as well.

Monday, May 6th 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
A representative from Farmsteads of New England will explain the programs they offer. Farmsteads of New England (FNE) is a human services agency that has developed an intentional farming community that caters to the needs of people who have autism and other developmental disabilities. FNE, located in Hillsborough and Epping, NH, provides participants with meaningful work and numerous opportunities for recreation and socialization. Residential and day programs are available. More information can be found at http://farmsteads-ne.org .

Monday, June 3rd 6:30- 8:30 pm.
A financial planner and attorney will be present to answer questions for parents with children who have special needs regarding financial and legal planning.

The support group is sponsored by The Moore Center. There is no fee to attend the meeting, and it is open to all who may benefit from attending.

Please RSVP to Anne Lajeunesse 206-2825 or alajeunesse@moorecenter.org or Stephen Hambleton s.hambleton@comcast.net.

ASD & Sexuality Topic of Next Manchester Area Autism Group Meeting

Laura — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:14:14 +0000

Please join us on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 6:30 pm at The Moore Center at 195 McGregor Street, Unit 400, Manchester, NH (across from Catholic Medical Center). Please enter through the “Center Entrance” and take the elevator to the fourth floor.

Our guest speaker is Elizabeth Webster, Easter Seals Autism Family Support Specialist. She will be discussing ASD and Sexuality: Concerns, questions, and guidance for growing into adulthood. Understanding and handling any person’s emerging sexual self can be confusing and uncomfortable… throw ASD into the mix and it can help to connect with others who are going, or have been through, the same thing. Autism does have a significant impact on how a person becomes and is a sexual being, both in a relationship, as an individual or just as a family member.

We hope you will also join us for some additional upcoming meetings as well.

Upcoming schedule for the Manchester Area Autism Group:

Please note the meeting times are now 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm and the April meeting will be on a Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 3rd 6:30-8:30 pm.
Beth Dixon from the UNH Institute on Disability is coming to speak. Beth is the parent of a grown son with Autism.

Monday, June 3rd 6:30- 8:30 pm.
A financial planner and attorney will be present to answer questions for parents with children who have special needs regarding financial and legal planning.

The support group is sponsored by The Moore Center. There is no fee to attend the meeting, and it is open to all who may benefit from attending.

Please RSVP to Anne Lajeunesse 206-2825 or alajeunesse@moorecenter.org or Stephen Hambleton s.hambleton@comcast.net.